Panama Surveys is a trusted name in maritime services, built on deep sector experience. The Panama Ship Registry traces its roots to 1917 and has since grown into the largest open registry on the planet. Over 9,100 vessels now fly the Panama flag, representing a combined tonnage of 222.6 million GRT. Headquartered in Panama City, Panama Surveys holds ISO 9002 certification and actively participates in the IMO Audit Scheme. Our services span vessel registration, crew certification, and thorough safety inspections. The Manning and Certification division at Panama Surveys works with officers and crew of all nationalities, certifying seafarers from countries on the IMO "white list" and connecting clients with qualified Panamanian seafarers and cadets when the need arises. Each year, our team processes more than 2,100 Panama Seafarer endorsement applications. We're here to deliver fast, reliable solutions across every aspect of your shipping operations.
The office is completely empowered to process all applications for temporary and permanent registration of a vessel and including the registration of maritime Liens, issuance of seafarer endorsements, obtaining transcript of registry amongst many other Panama related vessel documentation.
Panama Surveys is open to all types of vessels including bulk carrier, cargo ships, tankers, containerships, passenger ships, fishing vessels, tugs, yachts, barges, MODUs and other ocean-going vessels.
There is no restriction in ownership as all foreign owned companies or individuals may register vessels under the Panama Flag.
Panama is a party to the STCW Convention, as amended and is on the IMO White List of countries that have given full effect to this Convention. There are no nationality restrictions.
The Seafarers Department is responsible for the processing of seafarer documents in accordance with the STCW Convention
and the monitoring of crew compliance on board all Panama registered vessels. Application for endorsement certificates can be made through our office and will be issued within a matter of 2 hours.
The recording of title deeds, mortgages, liens and encumbrances or any other assignments relating to any registered vessel is governed by the Merchant Shipping Act.
